Highlights of England and Scotland

Highlights of England and Scotland

Experience the diversity of Great Britain visiting the university city of Cambridge, the historic town of York, the city of Edinburgh packed with extraordinary attractions, including the Edinburgh Castle, We also visit and Glasgow and moving to the highlands and Fort William, see the UK’s highest mountain Ben Nevis.Visit ‘The Treasures of the Earth’. Not forgetting Gretna Green, and the splendid views of England’s largest lake in the heart of the Lake District

*Cambridge - Visit the university town of Cambridge *Orientation tour of Edinburgh - Includes Palace of Holyroodhouse, Georgian New Town and the Royal Mile *Edinburgh Castle - Visit the Edinburgh Castle *Panoramic tour of Glasgow - Including sights such as City Chambers, the University of Glasgow, Cathedral and George Square *Ben Nevis Range - Enjoy a cable car ride with amazing views of the surrounding Lochs and Glens *Lake District - Cruise on Lake Windermere and a steam train journey

Day 1: London - Cambridge – Yorkshire area Following a warm welcome from your Tour Director we set off through the English countryside to the university city of Cambridge. Here we explore the charming cobbled streets and view two of the world’s most famous colleges – Trinity and Pembroke. You also have an opportunity to take part in a punt cruise on the River Can, gliding along the calm waters with unique views of Kings College, the Bridge of Sighs, Mathematical bridge and more. We continue north to Yorkshire, where we have dinner before settling down for a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel.Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Orientation tour of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle This morning we head north across the border into Bonnie Scotland, and the capital city Edinburgh. Once there we embark on an orientation tour that includes the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Georgian New Town and the Royal Mile with entrance to Edinburgh Castle. The day ends with a comfortable overnight stay at your chosen hotel.Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 3: Loch Lomond - Glencoe - Fort William and Ben Nevis - Whiskey distillery and a Panoramic tour of Glasgow We’re heading even further north today, driving through the Trossachs National park enjoying breath-taking scenery as we pass Loch Lomond. Onward to Glencoe, also known as the ‘Weeping Glen’ and probably the most famous Glen in Scotland. Its no wonder Hollywood has used the area for blockbuster films such as Highlander, Brave-heart and Harry Potter to name just a few. Then to Fort William lying in the shadow of the UK’s highest mountain Ben Nevis – Fort William is the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’ and one of the major resorts of the Highlands. Continuing to the Nevis range we enjoy a cable car ride whilst admiring the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding mountains. After a day taking in the beauty of the highlands we visit a distillery for a tour and taste at the local Whisky Distillery before heading for Glasgow. Arriving (Rosy-cheeked) in Glasgow we embark on a panoramic tour of the City Chambers Cathedral and George Square. Later, we enjoy a lovely Indian dinner before returning to the hotel.Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4: Gretna Green - Lake Windermere cruise - return to London This morning we head back south to the Lake District, stopping first at Gretna Green, where eloping couples famously married against their parents’ wishes. Once in the Lake District we enjoy spectacular views from a cruise on Lake Windermere. Then travel back in time as we board a steam train on the Haverthwaite Railway. As our tour nears its end we depart for London, with memories of the beautiful places visited and the new friends we’ve made.Meals: Breakfast

*The third person sharing the room is provided with an additional mattress or a roll away bed. *A surcharge may be applicable on certain departures. *Due to operational reasons, the routing of this tour may be amended. However, all mentioned services will remain unchanged.